rolled oats

American  

plural noun

1. oats that are hulled and steamed, then flattened by rollers.

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Etymology

Origin of rolled oats

An Americanism dating back to 1885–90

Example Sentences

Rolled oats are cut oats, too, but the nubbins are steamed and flattened into flakes, reducing cooking time and altering the flavor and texture.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 12, 2022

Rolled oats, also called flaked or old-fashioned oats, are quite literally rolled.

From Salon • Feb. 25, 2021

Rolled oats can get you to a bowl of oatmeal in 10 minutes or less, with a soft, gooey texture that retains a slight chew.

From Salon • Feb. 25, 2021

Rolled oats," she answered, "boiled very thin and with condensed cream added to taste.

From The Happy Family by Bower, B. M.

Rolled oats, cracked wheat, etc., may be taken, although with many they cause fermentation.

From Treatise on the Diseases of Women by Pinkham, Lydia Estes